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Trump made White House staff sign NDAs that extend well beyond presidency
- March 21, 2018
According to the Post , a draft of the agreement laid out a $10 million punishment for speaking about the public's business. The White House has yet to comment on the report. "The president's point was that they [staff] would think twice about that if they were on the hook for some serious damages", the person said. Language in the draft copy reportedly ordered staffers to pay $10 million to the federal government for each piece of confidential information they shared. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
According to the Post , a draft of the agreement laid out a $10 million punishment for speaking about the public's business. The White House has yet to comment on the report. "The president's point was that they [staff] would think twice about that if they were on the hook for some serious damages", the person said. Language in the draft copy reportedly ordered staffers to pay $10 million to the federal government for each piece of confidential information they shared. (more...)
Amma refused to visit hospital, regained senses in ambulance: Sasikala
- March 21, 2018
Sasikala then helped Jayalalithaa to her bed, where she "fainted". Read Also: Tamil Nadu: J Jayalalithaa died on evening of December 4, 2016, not December 5, reveals Vk Sasikala's brother Divakaran The next day morning Jayalalithaa told the doctors that although Sasikala compelled her to go to the doctor she refused. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Sasikala then helped Jayalalithaa to her bed, where she "fainted". Read Also: Tamil Nadu: J Jayalalithaa died on evening of December 4, 2016, not December 5, reveals Vk Sasikala's brother Divakaran The next day morning Jayalalithaa told the doctors that although Sasikala compelled her to go to the doctor she refused. (more...)
North Korea to host first K-pop shows since 2005
- March 21, 2018
On preparations for the performance, a Unification Ministry official said Seoul is likely to dispatch an advance team to Pyongyang prior to the April concert. He is the first entertainer to ever represent South Korea in talks with North Korea. A possible joint performance of the two Koreas' musicians was not confirmed , but he said consultations would follow ahead of the concerts. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
On preparations for the performance, a Unification Ministry official said Seoul is likely to dispatch an advance team to Pyongyang prior to the April concert. He is the first entertainer to ever represent South Korea in talks with North Korea. A possible joint performance of the two Koreas' musicians was not confirmed , but he said consultations would follow ahead of the concerts. (more...)
Oil Slips as US Shale Fears Untempered by Russian Reassurance
- March 21, 2018
International Energy Agency (IEA) reported global oil supply increased in February by 700,000 barrels a day from a year ago to 97.9 million barrels a day. The possibility that the US could renew sanctions on Iran would hamper output from the country. Behind the impressive price rise this week as Saudi Arabia threatens a tit for tat action that would see it create a nuclear weapon should Iran get its hands on the same. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
International Energy Agency (IEA) reported global oil supply increased in February by 700,000 barrels a day from a year ago to 97.9 million barrels a day. The possibility that the US could renew sanctions on Iran would hamper output from the country. Behind the impressive price rise this week as Saudi Arabia threatens a tit for tat action that would see it create a nuclear weapon should Iran get its hands on the same. (more...)
WGC Dell Technologies Match Play Picks for DFS Success
- March 21, 2018
According to the tournament guide , this year's total purse will be $10 million, with the victor taking home $1.7 million and 550 FedExCup points. Television: Wednesday-Friday, 2-8 p.m. World number one Dustin Johnson opens his WGC-Dell Match Play title defence in Texas on Wednesday in a risky group that includes fellow American Kevin Kisner, Canadian Adam Hadwin and Austrian Bernd Wiesberger. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
According to the tournament guide , this year's total purse will be $10 million, with the victor taking home $1.7 million and 550 FedExCup points. Television: Wednesday-Friday, 2-8 p.m. World number one Dustin Johnson opens his WGC-Dell Match Play title defence in Texas on Wednesday in a risky group that includes fellow American Kevin Kisner, Canadian Adam Hadwin and Austrian Bernd Wiesberger. (more...)
Marshall PD search for suspect in armed robbery
- March 21, 2018
When police responded to the scene, they found surveillance video of the incident that showed an unidentified black male going into the business with a handgun, demanding money and cigarettes from the clerk. Police say the stolen vehicle was also recovered and that the total value of property recovered was in excess of $100,000. Both suspects are wanted on charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, and theft of property. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
When police responded to the scene, they found surveillance video of the incident that showed an unidentified black male going into the business with a handgun, demanding money and cigarettes from the clerk. Police say the stolen vehicle was also recovered and that the total value of property recovered was in excess of $100,000. Both suspects are wanted on charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, and theft of property. (more...)
Teacher, two others held for SSC paper leak
- March 21, 2018
There were 171 students from various schools including ZPHS (B) Marikal, Pratibha High School, TSRWS Marikal, ZPHS (U/M) Marikal, ZPHS Bandrapally and Goutham School Lalkot, were at the examination centre taking the exam on Monday. According to reports, certain coaching centers had provided their students the paper on WhatsApp an hour or two before the exam. A police officer said the paper was sent via WhatsApp , and later posted on Instagram. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
There were 171 students from various schools including ZPHS (B) Marikal, Pratibha High School, TSRWS Marikal, ZPHS (U/M) Marikal, ZPHS Bandrapally and Goutham School Lalkot, were at the examination centre taking the exam on Monday. According to reports, certain coaching centers had provided their students the paper on WhatsApp an hour or two before the exam. A police officer said the paper was sent via WhatsApp , and later posted on Instagram. (more...)
Raj Babbar has not resigned as party's UP chief: Congress
- March 21, 2018
At the Congress Plenary Session, Rahul Gandhi had vowed to break the wall between senior leaders and workers with the help of "talented youngsters" and in the process, making a new Congress. Jitin Prasad, Rajesh Mishra and Laliteshpati Tripathi were to be considered as possible replacements for Babbar, the report added. "I was given responsibility but I could not fulfil it, I accept it", the senior Congress leader had said. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
At the Congress Plenary Session, Rahul Gandhi had vowed to break the wall between senior leaders and workers with the help of "talented youngsters" and in the process, making a new Congress. Jitin Prasad, Rajesh Mishra and Laliteshpati Tripathi were to be considered as possible replacements for Babbar, the report added. "I was given responsibility but I could not fulfil it, I accept it", the senior Congress leader had said. (more...)
Sixth Texas blast 'not linked' to serial bomber
- March 21, 2018
Emergency officials responded en masse to a reported blast in the southern part of the state capital city, at what local media reported was a Goodwill store. Before it exploded, the package had been sent from Austin and was addressed to a home in Austin, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. He said: "People in Austin are extremely on edge as a result of what's going on". (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Emergency officials responded en masse to a reported blast in the southern part of the state capital city, at what local media reported was a Goodwill store. Before it exploded, the package had been sent from Austin and was addressed to a home in Austin, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said. He said: "People in Austin are extremely on edge as a result of what's going on". (more...)
At least 29 killed in IS attack on Nauroz celebrations in Kabul
- March 21, 2018
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility, but the Hazara community has been on the hit list of pro-Daesh militants. A spokesman for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, denied in a Twitter post that the group was responsible for the attack. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
There has been no immediate claim of responsibility, but the Hazara community has been on the hit list of pro-Daesh militants. A spokesman for the Taliban, Zabihullah Mujahid, denied in a Twitter post that the group was responsible for the attack. (more...)
Senate Intel Committee Releases Draft Security Recommendations to Protect Election Systems
- March 21, 2018
The document reads that the U.S. administration "clearly communicates" that attacks on elections are "hostile", calling for a response. Money for those programs could be included in the omnibus spending bill set to be introduced Tuesday, Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., said during a press conference. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
The document reads that the U.S. administration "clearly communicates" that attacks on elections are "hostile", calling for a response. Money for those programs could be included in the omnibus spending bill set to be introduced Tuesday, Senate Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., said during a press conference. (more...)
Spring kicks off with snow
- March 21, 2018
Snow will begin to tapper out by mid morning then completely exit the area by lunch time. Any left over moisture from the snow event earlier could refreeze and cause a few slick spots. Coastal Atlantic and Cape May should see mainly mixed precipitation and wind up with 2 to 3 inches of snow. No accumulating snow is expected. Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said: "There is a great deal of uncertainty in the forecast for Easter weekend at the moment, but what we're looking at is ... (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Snow will begin to tapper out by mid morning then completely exit the area by lunch time. Any left over moisture from the snow event earlier could refreeze and cause a few slick spots. Coastal Atlantic and Cape May should see mainly mixed precipitation and wind up with 2 to 3 inches of snow. No accumulating snow is expected. Met Office spokeswoman Nicola Maxey said: "There is a great deal of uncertainty in the forecast for Easter weekend at the moment, but what we're looking at is ... (more...)
Russian diplomats prepare to leave United Kingdom after spy poisoning
- March 21, 2018
Around 80 people, including those expelled and their families, could be seen hugging each other and waving as they left the embassy in a procession of vehicles. May and other European Union leaders are due to discuss the poisoning at a summit Thursday. The Russian Foreign Ministry called Britain's accusations "speculative and baseless". (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Around 80 people, including those expelled and their families, could be seen hugging each other and waving as they left the embassy in a procession of vehicles. May and other European Union leaders are due to discuss the poisoning at a summit Thursday. The Russian Foreign Ministry called Britain's accusations "speculative and baseless". (more...)
Liberman says 2007 Syria nuclear facility strike 'a message to enemies'
- March 21, 2018
The timing of Israel's decision to go public and justify the strike more than a decade ago comes after repeated calls in recent months by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States and worldwide community to take tougher action on Syria's ally, Iran . (more...)
- March 21, 2018
The timing of Israel's decision to go public and justify the strike more than a decade ago comes after repeated calls in recent months by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States and worldwide community to take tougher action on Syria's ally, Iran . (more...)
President Trump says likely to soon meet with Putin
- March 21, 2018
It is true that Trump's administration did recently place sanctions on Russian Federation over 2016 election meddling, but those sanctions didn't come up in the call either. The two leaders talked over the phone on Tuesday and discussed U.S. -Russia relations and denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. The Kremlin said in a statement that Trump and Putin spoke about the need to "coordinate efforts to limit the arms race" and for closer cooperation on strategic stability and counterterrorism. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
It is true that Trump's administration did recently place sanctions on Russian Federation over 2016 election meddling, but those sanctions didn't come up in the call either. The two leaders talked over the phone on Tuesday and discussed U.S. -Russia relations and denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. The Kremlin said in a statement that Trump and Putin spoke about the need to "coordinate efforts to limit the arms race" and for closer cooperation on strategic stability and counterterrorism. (more...)
Suu Kyi loyalist seen replacing Myanmar's sick president-ruling party spokesman
- March 21, 2018
Htin Kyaw became president in March 2016, becoming Myanmar's first elected civilian head of state and head of the first government to be elected in free and fair polls since a 1962 military coup. A clause in the constitution was widely seen as being deliberately created to keep her from office, states that no-one with children of another nationality can be president. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Htin Kyaw became president in March 2016, becoming Myanmar's first elected civilian head of state and head of the first government to be elected in free and fair polls since a 1962 military coup. A clause in the constitution was widely seen as being deliberately created to keep her from office, states that no-one with children of another nationality can be president. (more...)
Girl, 2, dies after 'stolen' vehicle found in river
- March 21, 2018
Noel Lewis, who owns the Pioneer Garage on the other side of the slipway where the vehicle had been parked, said he knew Mr Moore and would see him as well as Kiara and her mother. Shortly after the auto was spotted, an air ambulance and coastguard were dispatched to rescue the little girl, but she sadly passed away shortly after. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Noel Lewis, who owns the Pioneer Garage on the other side of the slipway where the vehicle had been parked, said he knew Mr Moore and would see him as well as Kiara and her mother. Shortly after the auto was spotted, an air ambulance and coastguard were dispatched to rescue the little girl, but she sadly passed away shortly after. (more...)
Wreckage of ship blown apart in WWII found
- March 21, 2018
The Juneau was sunk by Japanese torpedoes in November 1942, claiming the lives of 687 men, including five brothers known as the Sullivans from Waterloo, Iowa. The USS Juneau had only been commissioned for less than a year prior to its sinking in 1942. When rescue efforts began eight days later, only 10 men had survived. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
The Juneau was sunk by Japanese torpedoes in November 1942, claiming the lives of 687 men, including five brothers known as the Sullivans from Waterloo, Iowa. The USS Juneau had only been commissioned for less than a year prior to its sinking in 1942. When rescue efforts began eight days later, only 10 men had survived. (more...)
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Rick Pitino's 'Untouchable' 1996 Kentucky Wildcats championship team
- March 21, 2018
He says Kentucky is still in a "tough region". Kentucky as a team is scoring 77.3 points per game, and allowing opponents to score 70.5 per game. When asked what his rooting interest might be when United Kingdom faces Kansas State on Thursday night in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta , new Kentucky wide receivers coach Michael Smith had a long, if not slightly uncomfortable laugh. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
He says Kentucky is still in a "tough region". Kentucky as a team is scoring 77.3 points per game, and allowing opponents to score 70.5 per game. When asked what his rooting interest might be when United Kingdom faces Kansas State on Thursday night in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Atlanta , new Kentucky wide receivers coach Michael Smith had a long, if not slightly uncomfortable laugh. (more...)
Shami was in Dubai for 2 days BCCI tells Kolkata police
- March 21, 2018
Jahan questioned in front of the media as she accused her husband of certainly unacceptable wrongdoings, "I think that all of us should have attacked Shami". Mohammed Shami was in Dubai for two days in February, the BCCI has informed Kolkata Police in connection with the ongoing probe against the cricket and his family. (more...)
- March 21, 2018
Jahan questioned in front of the media as she accused her husband of certainly unacceptable wrongdoings, "I think that all of us should have attacked Shami". Mohammed Shami was in Dubai for two days in February, the BCCI has informed Kolkata Police in connection with the ongoing probe against the cricket and his family. (more...)
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